Salute To The General (Nathan Cross) novel Chapter 2146

Benson held her wife who was sobbing uncontrollably and choked on his words, “You have no idea how happy your mum and I are all these years as we watch you grow up, meet the man of your dreams, have your own child, and succeed at your own career... You make us so happy.

“But we are terrified at the same time. Terrified at our own selfish acts, and that someday someone will just come and claim you as their daughter, leaving the two of us alone, on our own again.

“Nevertheless, the day has come.”

Penny could no longer hold it in as she dashed forward and hugged Benson and Leah tight, sobbing aloud, “Mom and Dad, I will never leave you guys. Nobody can snatch me away from you guys. I will always be your beloved daughter, and the two of you my parents. Nobody can change the fact that we are a family.”

Leah and Penny broke down as they hugged each other tightly.

Benson wiped the tears off the corner of his eyes as he said with a soft voice. “Actually, your mom and I were indeed being selfish back then.

“I... am actually relieved that this day has come.

“I just want to tell you that the reason your mom and I decided to adopt you is not because we wanted a bloodline to succeed us, nor because we wanted someone to feel indebted to us. We did it out of good conscience as human beings, and out of the yearning of having a child together.

“You coming into our lives was truly a dream

come true.

“So, there is no need to feel indebted to us, and there is no need for you to repay us or anything. On the other hand, your mom and I have to thank you for coming into our lives. Thank you, Penny.

“There are no more regrets in your mom's and my lives, as your presence has fulfilled our dreams of becoming parents.

“Now that you're all grown up, you should be entitled to the freedom to pursue anything you wish for. No matter the path you take, please know that your mom and I will always have your back.”

The others were beyond touched to hear Benson and Leah's heartfelt confession.

Nathan could not help but wonder. Humans are really weird sometimes.

Some parents would lose their child in the most ridiculous and mindless ways possible while others will risk everything they have to raise a child, even if the child was not their own. The fact that they were not even blood-related did not stop those parents from loving their children fiercely.

A cold voice, completely out of tune with the touching scene rang right then.